36-31 (.531)
Arena
Attendance
11,430 per game
1979 Draft Picks
Round
Pick
Player
4
73
Brian Cross D
RetroSeasons
RetroSeasons recaps past sports seasons through stories, photos, videos, and stats from every team, league, and stadium in history. Coverage includes the NBA, NFL, MLB and NHL, as well as vintage media from defunct teams and leagues.
Pittsburgh Penguins
1978-79 Season Recap
The 1979 Pittsburgh Penguins, coached by Johnny Wilson, lost the Quarterfinals after finishing the NHL regular season in 2nd place in the Wales Conference Norris Division with a 36-31-13 record.